Richer bass, improved stereo quality - it's a clear audio experience. The Walkman® phone makes sure your music stays true to the sound of the original recording.

Broadcast your music

Share your music the easy way. The built-in FM transmitter lets you send music you've saved in your phone to other FM receiver devices.

PlayNow Arena

Instant access to music, games and all the other stuff you need to spice up your phone. The PlayNow arena is more than a store; it’s a unique multimedia experience. Let your phone be your shopping window or enter the PlayNow™ arena from your PC.

A clear audio experience

Two Sony audio technologies - Clear Stereo and Clear Bass - together with a premium headset: the W980 brings you outstanding sound quality.

Walkman® player

With the clear and intuitive Walkman player interface, navigating your music is a breeze.

Shake control

The easy way to change your tune: just shake your phone. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman® key, then flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed - a new song from your current playlist is selected randomly then played automatically.

Video call

See who’s talking with your 3G phone. During a video call, you see a live video stream of the person you're talking to - and they can see you.

Integrated camera

Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

Web wherever

Truly mobile Internet lets you enjoy browsing the Web and manage your email effectively with the convenience of your phone, wherever you are.

X-Pict Story

Create impressive slideshows - complete with sound and transitions - in your phone.

Count your steps - Walk Mate

Your phone comes pre-loaded with a step counter. The easy-to-use Walk Mate application stays activated throughout the day. It keeps track of how many steps you've walked and how many steps you have left to reach your daily average health goal. Put your phone in your pocket and you're ready to go!

Walkman® phone

Have your favourite sounds with you – always, whenever, wherever you go. Your W980 is not only a mobile phone. It’s a portable music device, too.  

Flight mode

Function that inactivates radio transmitters and receivers so that some functions can be used in places such as planes and hospitals.

Music recognition

What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds.

HSDPA – serious download speed

Enjoy the mobile Internet at broadband-like speed in your phone. Download large files and email attachments in a snap. Get Web sites and news feeds to your screen in seconds. HSDPA takes 3G a step further.

Capture the action

Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.

Blog your life

The easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy.

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Forget cables - wireless is the way forward. Connect to other devices with Bluetooth™ to sync, share and send.